UIF Calculator
Work out your monthly Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contribution, and your employer's matching share, based on the current SARS remuneration ceiling.
Enter your salary to see your UIF contribution breakdown.
How UIF contributions work
UIF is a mandatory 1% deduction from your gross monthly salary, matched by an equal 1% contribution from your employer — so 2% of your salary goes into the fund every month in total. The deduction only applies up to a salary ceiling; any income above that ceiling is not subject to UIF.
UIF exists to provide short-term financial relief if you lose your job, go on maternity or parental leave, or are unable to work due to illness. For a full explanation of who qualifies and how to claim, read our guide: UIF Explained.
UIF FAQs
How much UIF is deducted from my salary?
1% of your gross monthly salary is deducted for UIF, matched by an equal 1% from your employer, up to the monthly salary ceiling. For example, on a R18,000.00 salary your contribution would be about R177.12. Income above the ceiling doesn't attract additional UIF.
Is there a maximum UIF contribution?
Yes — UIF is capped at R177.12 per month for 2026/2027, since it only applies up to the R17,712.00 salary ceiling. Even high earners pay this fixed maximum rather than 1% of their full salary.
Does my employer also pay UIF?
Yes. Your employer matches your contribution rand-for-rand, so 2% of your capped salary is paid into the fund each month in total, split evenly between you and your employer.
Can this calculator tell me how much UIF I'll be paid if I lose my job?
No — this tool works out your monthly contribution, not a claim payout. Benefit amounts follow a sliding income-replacement scale based on your full contribution history, which only the Department of Employment and Labour's UIF system can calculate exactly. See our UIF guide for how claiming works.